Hello,
I'm preparing for my single masectomy and full lymph node removal in a couple of weeks and understand that it's recommended that you have a front fastening clothes and bras. I can't have reconstruction because of covid so presume I need a bra with a 'pocket' for prosthesis. I'm googling but wondered if anyone could give me any recommendations as I'm becoming overwhelmed! Many thanks and much love x
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Youre right front fastening clothes and nightwear is best because of arm movement .
With regards bras try Asda who gave a good selection their frontfastening sport type bra is very popular . You certainly don't want to pay too much at first until things settle down regards swelling . You can also buy bra band expander which help with swelling .
M&S also have a selection and I've used Nicola jane which is on line think they now have a phone line for fit questions .
I'm now 18month after my SMX and have no problems with Clarrisa my prosthesis and have found that I can buy pockets to sew in to normal bras so much cheaper .
Good luck
Try amazon.. I have two small early comfortable front zip fastening. Pjs front buttons from marks and Spencer’s . Asda also great but when I was shopping only had hook and eye front fastening rather than zip, which I found easier and more comfortable. Order a few on delivery. All have free returns if they are not right, x
I would agree with the Asda ones to start with, cheap and comfy until, as Margaret says, things settle down.
I would also suggest you have a few oversized cotton T-shirt’s and anything new you buy clothing wise is either cotton or linen - the breathable natural fabric makes a real difference as I found synthetic or man made fibres felt uncomfortable and hot x
good luck x Carrie
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